Spanish Settlement
This is a religious community built by the Spanish in Texas
Missions
El Turco told Coronado he was leading him to the Seven Cities of Gold, but was actually leading him to this Native Tribe
The Wichita
In the year 1821, this country gained its Independence
Mexico
This French Explorer founded Fort St. Louis in modern-day Texas in 1685
La Salle
In folklore, this nocturnal, shape-shifting monster is often associated with wolves
Werewolves
These two European countries had rising tensions in the region of modern-day Texas in the late 1600s and early 1700s
Spain and France
When the Spanish began exploring the Americas, they were motivated by these three things
God, Gold, and Glory
The Mexican Government allowed Anglo Settlers to move into Texas, and these were the "Real Estate Agents" that recruited settlers to Texas.
Empresarios
This man is considered the "Father of Texas", and the capitol of Texas is named after him
Stephen F. Austin
These creatures of the night are said to drink blood and avoid sunlight.
Vampires
French intrusion caused the missionaries to abandon the Mission settlements for two years. Because the Spanish "Chickened out" it is humorously referred to as
The Chicken War
This 800-year war was a struggle for Spain between the Christians and the Muslims
The Spanish Reconquista
Name at least one
Become a Mexican Citizen
Convert to Catholicism
Follow Mexican Laws
This Spanish Missionary is a "Go-Getter" and wrote a letter to the French government seeking funding for Missions in Texas
Francisco Hidalgo
This Texas legend describes a creature said to attack goats and leave them drained of blood.
Chupacabra